At least one node in the network is assigned to a first deployment group and at least one other node in the network is assigned to a second deployment group. A set of distribution criteria specifies a triggering event which must occur before a software package is deployed to the seco

In an exemplary method, a computer system connects to a computer network that comprises one or more other computer systems. The computer system communicates with a remote system that is in electronic communication with the computer network via a communication link. The computer system

In an exemplary method, a computer system within a subnet of a computer network sends a discovery request to other computer systems within the subnet. The discovery request comprises a request for a resource. The computer system downloads an available portion of the resource from the

A client/server authentication system is disclosed. The system includes a filter, a plug-in, and an extension. The filter monitors sessions between a client and a server for proper authentication. The plug-in is coupled to the client and the server. The plug-in generates public and priva

In one embodiment, methods and apparatus for an operator of a console to authenticate to a system of heterogeneous computers by logging in only once to a representative computer or "core". After logging in, the operator acquires a session certificate (e.g., an X.509-based certificate

A method of sharing glyphs between a source computer and a destination computer having graphical user interfaces includes the step of receiving a first request to display a specified glyph at a first position of a source computer display. A glyph bitmap is created from the specified glyp